Helmet replacement

[tulip]

Replace it. Your head is worth it.

[jessmarimba]

Thanks oakleaf, wouldn't have thought of that - I'll check with the manufacturer when I get home from here. I have about 6 months to take care of it so the time to mail it there and back is no big deal.

[Irulan]

I"d replace it, why even question it? I bet if you look hard enough you'll find cracks it in. It sounds like the emts were called in due to the nature of your wreck, and you would have second thoughts?

From what I understand, having broken more than my share of helmets, is that they are designed for one major impact. The foam will fracture in a microcrystalline manner before the cracks ever show. Other kinds of helmets, like rock climbing and kayaking, have foam that is designed to take multiple hits, but not bike helmets.

[jessmarimba]

Ehh, just really liked this one and it's been discontinued. And their guess (by the burst fracture) was that my back took the brunt of the impact, though there isn't a bruise on my body to verify anything.

If nothing else, I've got at least 6 months to watch sale prices to get a good deal on a new one!

[Dogmama]

Ehh, just really liked this one and it's been discontinued. And their guess (by the burst fracture) was that my back took the brunt of the impact, though there isn't a bruise on my body to verify anything.

If nothing else, I've got at least 6 months to watch sale prices to get a good deal on a new one!

What kind was it?

I vote with the masses = replace it. Your head is worth it. I, for one, would not like to live in diapers for the rest of my life.